2 Del. Admin. Code § 8.9

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 8.9 - CONNECTOR STREET

A connector street is a continuous street or streets entirely in the Subdivision Street category beginning and ending on the state numbered road system, and having a high volume of through traffic.

A. DelDOT may transfer certain connector streets into the state maintenance numbered road system. Transfer of connector streets from subdivision streets to maintenance road number designation changes the responsibility for funding from the legislator's Community Transportation Funds to DelDOT's Paving and Rehabilitation Work Programs. All streets in the subdivision street category are eligible for transfer, provided the minimum Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) along the length of the road is above 4,000 vehicles.

B. Acceptance of resurfacing and reconstruction responsibilities for these roads in no way changes existing acceptance agreements which remain in full force and effect. When it comes to the attention of DelDOT that a subdivision street may meet criteria for transfer, the Division of Planning shall conduct a study to determine whether the criteria are met, and whether it is in the best interest of all concerned to complete the transfer. If the study supports the transfer, the Department shall hold a public meeting in the community to receive comments on the proposal. As a minimum, the following must be notified at least two weeks in advance of the meeting:

1. Secretary of Transportation.

2. DelDOT District Engineer.

3. All legislators in whose districts the street is located.

4. All established civic groups in areas through which the street passes.

5. All residences and/or owners located on the street.

Within 30 calendar days of the public meeting, DelDOT shall decide which maintenance category the street shall be in and publicly notify the above-listed individuals/groups of that decision.

C. DelDOT's Director of Planning is responsible for the administration of these guidelines and the certification of eligibility of roads.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 8.9

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